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Aspen/Poplar (POP)
Western Red Cedar
Habitat:
Western red cedar grows best in moist to wet soils, with lots of nutrients.
It is tolerant of shade and long-lived, sometimes over 1,000 years.
Western red cedar frequently grows with western hemlock and Douglas-fir.
On the north coast, it also grows with amabilis fir and spruces. These
forests usually have a lush layer of ferns, huckleberries, and Devil's
club, with a thick carpet of mosses on the forest floor.
Uses of Western Red Cedar:
The wood is naturally durable and light in weight. It is used for house siding and interior paneling as well as outdoor furniture, decking and fencing. Because of its resistance to decay and insect damage, the wood of large, fallen trees remains sound for over 100 years. Even after 100 years, the wood can be salvaged and cut into shakes for roofs.
| Plywood Manufacturing Standard CSA O153 | |
| Faces and Backs | Inner Plies |
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